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Teaching patients about their short peripheral I.V. catheters / Sharon Spencer

By: Series: Nursing 2015. 45 : 2, page 64 Publication details: February 2015.ISSN:
  • 0360-4039
Subject(s): Summary: A question and answer advisory on short peripheral I.V. catheters is presented. Nurses are responsible for ensuring safe patient outcomes that reduce disability and cut costs. They should provide education on caring for, monitoring, and preventing injury to the peripheral venous access site. Inform patients about treatment plans that may include IV fluids, medications, or blood transfusions and why they're needed. Explain that nurses follow best practices and hospital policies to ensure safe care of their I.V. access.
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A question and answer advisory on short peripheral I.V. catheters is presented. Nurses are responsible for ensuring safe patient outcomes that reduce disability and cut costs. They should provide education on caring for, monitoring, and preventing injury to the peripheral venous access site. Inform patients about treatment plans that may include IV fluids, medications, or blood transfusions and why they're needed. Explain that nurses follow best practices and hospital policies to ensure safe care of their I.V. access.

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